Hand Axe

EU1858C

From: France | Somme | Abbeville (uncertain) | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1858C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Acheulian II (uncertain) | Acheulian III (uncertain)
Provenience France | Somme | Abbeville (uncertain) | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)
Period Acheulian II (uncertain) | Acheulian III (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint hand axe - Heart-shaped. Rounded edge forming base. Spotted yellow shiny patination. Reddish sands and samll black spots adhering.

Length 8.6 cm
Width 7.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ach. anc. ++53 - Other Number

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